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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,196.54, 30,290.76 and 6,867.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,196.54, 30,290.76 and 6,867.99 is: 10,300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,196.54 : 30,290.76 = 6,867.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,196.54/30,290.76 = 6,867.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,196.54x = 30,290.76 × 6,867.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,196.54x = 208,036,636.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,036,636.77/20,196.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,300.61

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